Albedo Net.Edge – dystrybucja PTP (Boundary / Transparent Clock)

Albedo Net.Edge – PTP Distribution (Boundary / Transparent Clock)

Albedo Net.Edge is an edge PTP time distribution node – configurable as a Boundary Clock or Transparent Clock – with TDM-over-packet, C37.94 teleprotection modernization and substation-grade IEC 61850-3 / IEEE 1613 classification.

Albedo Net.Edge delivers Net.Time time services across the entire WAN and in substations. It can be configured as a Boundary Clock (BC) or Transparent Clock (TC), carrying PTP all the way to the network edge, where it filters and regenerates the signal. Bringing time closer to the receiver means the last mile no longer depends on long, variable WAN paths – delays and playback are repeatable, which eliminates false alarms in protection systems.

PTP distribution and service integration in a power network: BC/TC service, TDM-over-packet, IEC 61850, cyber-security.

Key advantages of Net.Edge

Boundary Clock and Transparent Clock – PTP distribution at the network edge
TDM-over-packet – migration of C37.94 / E1 / serial channels onto packet networks without replacing protection equipment
8 optical SFP ports (2×2.5 GbE + 6×1 GbE), 11 Gb/s switching matrix
MPLS-TP + 1:1 protection, VLAN Q-in-Q, SyncE and IEEE 1588 PTP
Hitless path protection and C37.94 asymmetry test
AES-256 encryption and authentication for transported services
Substation grade: IEC 61850-3 / IEEE 1613, −20…+65°C, IP40, fanless, 2× DC input
Aggregation of SCADA, RTU and IP camera traffic alongside the time signal (classes of service / private circuits)

Applications

PTP distribution in power utility WAN/LAN networks
Teleprotection modernization (C37.94, E1) over packet networks
Boundary / Transparent clock in substations
OT traffic aggregation (SCADA, RTU, IP cameras) while preserving time quality

Technical specification

Key features and interfaces of Net.Edge – SFP ports, MPLS-TP, SyncE/PTP, C37.94 asymmetry test.

Clock modes	Boundary Clock (BC) / Transparent Clock (TC)
Ports	8 × optical SFP: 2×2.5 GbE + 6×1 GbE
Switching matrix	11 Gb/s
Transport	MPLS-TP + 1:1 protection, VLAN Q-in-Q, TDM-over-packet
Synchronization	SyncE and IEEE 1588 PTP, hitless protection
Teleprotection	C37.94 asymmetry test, OAM and performance tests
Security	AES-256 encryption and authentication
Standard / environment	IEC 61850-3 / IEEE 1613, −20…+65°C, IP40, fanless
Power supply	2× DC input, resilience to power and WAN path changes
Alarm I/O	E&M

Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

What is the difference between a Boundary Clock and a Transparent Clock?

A Boundary Clock recovers and redistributes PTP time as a local master (it terminates the PTP domain), whereas a Transparent Clock corrects the timestamps for the device’s delay on the fly. Net.Edge supports both modes, selected according to the network topology.

Why use Net.Edge together with a Net.Time clock?

Net.Time acts as the grandmaster at selected points, while Net.Edge distributes time across the area – it shortens PTP paths, improves quality and extends synchronization coverage across the entire power network.

Can teleprotection be modernized without replacing the protection equipment?

Yes. Net.Edge carries C37.94 / E1 / serial channels over a packet network (TDM-over-packet) without interfering with the protection devices, with hitless switching and asymmetry control.

Interlab is an authorized distributor of these products in Poland. We provide technical consulting, configuration selection, demonstrations and deployment support. Contact us for a quote or to arrange a presentation.